Miles & Pints: The Travel And Beer Podcast

Today’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life   In today’s conclusion of our interview with Ashley Smith, we dig deep into the travel side of things before it all comes back to beer again. Ashley tells us how she likes to travel and what some of her favorite places to visit are both domestically and abroad. Then we talk all about Oktoberfest, from her job as a tour leader to our love of that first liter of beer when you sit down in a tent. Finally, we dream together about our next visit to Munich, hoping we can meet up at Oktoberfest again next year. If you missed the first part of our conversation with Ashley, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 42 as well. Times of Note and Relevant Links sections will be updated as soon as possible. Ashley Smith Websites - mywanderlustylife.com / destinationwwii.com Facebook: MyWanderlustyLife Instagram: @mywanderlustylife Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Stor

Today’s Guest: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life In addition to being the full-time blogger behind both My Wanderlusty Life and Destination World War II, Ashley Smith is an avid traveler, a beer lover, and an expert on Oktoberfest. In this episode, we talk to Ashley about her varied background, her many degrees, how she started her two very different blogs, and even a little about her beekeeping hobby. Be sure to check back next week to hear more about her travels and what it’s like to be an Oktoberfest guide. Times of Note and Relevant Links sections will be updated as soon as possible. Ashley Smith Websites - mywanderlustylife.com / destinationwwii.com Facebook: MyWanderlustyLife Instagram: @mywanderlustylife Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s) Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints   Buy Us A Beer

Today’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Everywhere he goes, Stu Clemons does his best to find unique and amazing places to eat, bars to drink at, and things to see. He shares them with his audience through professionally produced videos that on their own, may inspire you to book a trip. In this episode, we talk about a few of Stu’s favorite places to travel and two of the spots he knows best: Portland, Maine, and the Yucatan Peninsula. If you missed the first part of our interview with Stu, check out Episode 40 to hear a bit about Stu’s background, and how he got started with making videos about travel, food, and drinks. Times of Note: 1:39 - A bit about Stu’s travel style. 4:04 - Um, yeah, travel may change just a little bit. 6:20 - Growing up in Portland, Maine, and how it’s changed. 7:30 - What?!? That’s a lot of prohibition. 11:55 - Beer in Portland! 15:47 - Stu’s favorite Portland restaurants - we agree! 19:42 - Italians in Maine. 21:21 - Stu’s time in Mexico. 25:58 - They were there long eno

Today’s Guest: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu Stu Clemons is the researcher, producer, and talent behind Find My Food Stu, where he shows us all the most unique food and drink spots in every place he visits. From tacos in Playa del Carmen to cocktails in Prague, Stu always manages to find the best spots and happily shares them with his viewers. In this episode, we talk about Stu’s background, how Find My Food Stu came to be, and a bit about the amazing foods he’s found while traveling. Be sure to tune in next week to hear the conclusion of our conversation and learn where Stu’s favorite places in the world are.  Times of Note: 1:36 - Stu says hello. 2:08 - Congratulations!!!!! 3:02 - What we’re drinking. 5:08 - How Stu and Jeff know each other. 6:35 - Stu’s background and early years. 8:49 - Stu gets into film and moves to NYC. 10:19 - Stu starts making videos on his own. 12:30 - How 60 Seconds with Stu was born. 15:01 - Starting slow with travel videos. 17:37 - The process Stu uses for making his video

Today’s Guest: Brian Burton from Hop and Sting Brewing Company In 2014, after a 12-year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend and business partner John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layover. Since Jeff and Derrick are both traveling this week, enjoy this replay of Episode 5 from back in May of 2019. Times of Note: 3:40 - Brian says hi! 7:30 - Brian meets Jon and the idea for Hop and Sting is born. 8:30 - What it takes to get a job in Alaska. 13:30 - A fire hydrant kills the plan. 18:24 - Hop and Sting’s first beer - Galactic Haze. 21:06 - Grapevine offers to sell. 22:19 - Sir William’s Brown Ale, 2-Time GABF medal winner. 23:32 - DFW layover tips! 27:21 - A commitment to service since day one - charity ta

Today’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing In the conclusion of our interview with Patrick Steffens, we talk about how they make brewing decisions at lost barrel brewing, nerd out a bit about hops and hop combinations, discuss why Loudoun County is great for beer and relaxation, and hear some of Patrick’s top recommended places to travel for beer. If you didn’t listen to the first half of our conversation with Patrick, be sure to go back to Episode 37 to catch what you missed.   Brewery Address: Lost Barrel Brewing 36138 John Mosby Hw Middleburg, VA 20117 Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.    Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to everything from bespoke taprooms in historic towns to farm breweries with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views out west.   Grab your Ale Trail “passport”

Today’s Guest: Patrick Steffens from Lost Barrel Brewing Patrick Steffens does more than just head up the beer production at Lost Barrel Brewing, he’s also the general manager and a part of the ownership team. Excited to return to brewing after taking some time off for family, Patrick has jumped right back in with proven recipes and a whole lot of prior brewing knowledge. We talk with him about his background, how Lost Barrel came to be, and a bit about the beers they are making. Be sure to join us again next week for the conclusion of our interview.   Brewery Address: Lost Barrel Brewing 36138 John Mosby Hw Middleburg, VA 20117 Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.    Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to everything from bespoke tap rooms in historic towns to farm breweries with stunning Blue Rid

Today’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter is back this week to talk about the business side of Pints and Panels, her favorite beer festivals to judge and to drink at, and the best places she’s seen while traveling. Hear why Em thinks Chicago has the best beer scene in America, learn a few tips for surviving an all-day beer festival, and be the first to hear where you can meet us at a beer festival later this year. If you missed the first half of our interview with Em, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 35 too! Our Sponsor: Beer By Coleman Are you looking into opening a new brewery, distillery, or craft beer bar? Or are you already an owner or operator and you’re looking for help to go from surviving to thriving? Maybe you’re simply looking for a finely curated virtual craft beer or beverage tasting experience for your business or organization?   Well, look no further! Beer By Coleman can help with all of this and more. They’re the solution you’re searching for for your craft beer & beverage needs.    Fin

Today’s Guest: Em Sauter Em Sauter has a master's degree in cartooning, is one of only 142 Advanced Cicerones, and is the artist behind Pints and Panels. While working on her second book and studying for the Master Cicerone exam, Em somehow finds the time to put out a new piece of visual beer education every single day. From learning the difference between hops to discovering what foods and activities will pair best with your beers, Pints and Panels has it all. Em has even created a visual syllabus for each of the Cicerone training courses. Be sure to listen to next week’s episode as well, to catch the end of our conversation with Em and hear about her travels and favorite beer festivals. Times of Note: 2:01 - Em says hello. 2:33 - What we’re drinking. 5:15 - Em’s life before Pints and Panels. 6:21 - We learn how close to amazing beer destinations Em is. 8:48 - How Pints and Panels came to be. 12:31 - The best part about beer is sharing. 13:10 - When Em discovered craft beer. 14:47 - Beer in a can?!? 18:32

Today’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards After sharing his background and the exciting new things he’s doing with Bilt Rewards in our last episode, we get a bit more personal with Richard Kerr this week. We’ll talk about some of Richard’s favorite award redemptions, a few spots he thinks you need to see, and a little bit about how he picks what beer to have with dinner when he’s traveling. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to check that out for the first half of our interview with Richard. Times of Note: 1:19 - We get into Richard’s travel style. 4:08 - Let’s go travel! 5:42 - Jeff’s wife thinks he has the same problem. 7:37 - Richard’s favorite redemption ever. 10:24 - Start slow or you’ll always want to fly up front. 11:50 - Skipping the military charter to fly in style. 13:37 - Richard’s favorite airline experiences. 14:08 - A crazy experience with Air India first class. 19:50 - Building a worldwide network of friends is an amazing benefit of travel. 24:12 - Coors Light and other things R

Today’s Guest: Richard Kerr from Bilt Rewards Richard Kerr is a well-known name in the miles and points world. He has built massive communities, written informative articles, and helped thousands of people learn how to travel the world for less. In this episode, Richard joins us to talk about his history in the travel rewards space and how he is taking his knowledge and skills to the next level by helping to create and grow the Bilt Rewards program, as their Director of Travel Rewards. Be sure to tune in next week for the conclusion of our interview and hear about some of Richard’s travels and best experiences over the years.     Apologies: Due to a power loss and lack of laptop battery, the Times of Note and Relevant Links sections will be arriving a bit late. We will get them uploaded as soon as we can.     Richard Kerr Instagram - @kerrpoints Twitter - @kerrpoints     Bilt Rewards Website - biltrewards.com     Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)     Miles &a

  Today’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. During the pandemic, he’s managed to take advantage of the outdoor space available at their location to create an amazing outdoor concert venue that is pulling in national acts. They’re even planning to add on an 18-hole disc golf course this summer. We chat with Marty about how he decides what to brew, how the concerts actually help function as crowd control, and even some of his favorite spots for beer.  If you missed Episode 31, go back and listen to that first, as that’s the start of our conversation with Marty. Brewery Address: B-Chord Brewing Company 34266 Williams Gap Road  Round Hill, VA 20141 Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.  Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling

Today’s Guest: Marty Dougherty from B-Chord Brewing Marty Dougherty is the owner and head brewer at B-Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia. After retiring from the world of IT, Marty used his savings to pursue two of his creative passions, beer and music. In doing so, he’s created a fantastic music venue with freshly brewed beer, and it’s the perfect place to enjoy an evening or maybe even a whole weekend. Learn how the brewery was founded, how it’s grown into what it is today, and how Covid forced the music side of the business to grow and adapt. Be sure to catch the conclusion of the interview next week in Episode 32.   Brewery Address: B-Chord Brewing Company 34266 Williams Gap Road  Round Hill, VA 20141   Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.  Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to ev

Today’s Guest: Eli Cayer We’re back this week with the second half of our interview with Eli Cayer, owner of the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine. Eli chats with us about great places to travel for beer, cider, and mead, the future of brewing and fermenting in Portland and beyond, and a 78-tap shipping container that travels the world sharing Portland beers. If you missed the first half of our conversation, check out Episode 29 too!     Fermentory Address: Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co. 200 Anderson St Portland, ME 04101     Times of Note and Relevant Links: Coming soon!     Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co. Website - fermentory.com Facebook - Urban Farm Fermentory Instagram - @fermentory Twitter - @fermentory   Travel On Point(s) Website - travel-on-points.com Facebook - Travel on Point(s)   Miles & Pints Website - milesandpints.com Store - Miles & Pints Swag Facebook - Miles & Pints   Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints

Today’s Guest: Eli Cayer Eli Cayer is definitely one of the most down-to-earth and interesting owners that we have talked to on the podcast. He runs the Urban Farm Fermentory and Gruit Brewing Co in Portland, Maine, and he does his best to bring the local ingredients into the products he produces. In this first half of the interview, we talk about how Eli got started in fermenting, foraging for ingredients, and all five types of beverages they are creating. Be sure to come back next week to hear the conclusion of our conversation.     Fermentory Address: Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co. 200 Anderson St Portland, ME 04101     Our Sponsor: Beer By Coleman Are you looking into opening a new brewery, distillery, or craft beer bar? Or are you already an owner or operator and you’re looking for help to go from surviving to thriving? Maybe you’re simply looking for a finely curated virtual craft beer or beverage tasting experience for your business or organization? Well, look no further! Beer By Co

Today’s Guest: Mike Dixon This week we have the conclusion of our interview with Mike Dixon from The Great Lost Bear in Portland, Maine. In this episode, Mike draws from his 35+ years of experience to share some of his guesses about the future of craft beer as we come out of the pandemic, we get a few of his recommendations of where to travel for great beer, and we even learn what Mike pours for himself when it’s time to relax at the end of a long day. If you missed the first part of our interview with Mike, be sure to go back and check out Episode 27.   Address: The Great Lost Bear 540 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04101     Our Sponsor: Beer By Coleman Are you looking into opening a new brewery, distillery, or craft beer bar? Or are you already an owner or operator and you’re looking for help to go from surviving to thriving? Maybe you’re simply looking for a finely curated virtual craft beer or beverage tasting experience for your business or organization? Well, look no further! Beer By Coleman can help wit

  Today’s Guest: Mike Dickson Mike Dickson joined the team at The Great Lost Bear back in 1985 and ever since then, he has been helping one of the greatest beer bars in the world bring all of the best craft beers to the residents and visitors of Portland, Maine. Mike was there at the beginning of the craft beer movement in America and he sits down to talk with us about how things started at The Great Lost Bear, how things have changed over time and through the pandemic, and how they manage to choose which of the amazing Portland beers to put on tap.  Address: The Great Lost Bear 540 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04101 Times of Note: 1:50 - Mike says hello. 2:20 - What we’re drinking. 4:29 - A brief history of Mike’s career in beer and before. 6:15 - The birth of craft beer in Maine. 10:34 - How The Great Lost Bear grew physically. 12:13 - The employees never leave! 12:52 - We met his daughter after finishing up the recording. So cool to see families continuing the tradition. 14:27 - More and more and more and

Today’s Guest: Stephanie Arbetter After setting her sights on the world of travel early in her career, Stephanie Arbetter has worked her way up to being a Manager of Social Engagement for Hilton Hotels. In today’s episode, we learn about how Stephanie got her job at Hilton, what she does there, her personal travel style, and some of her favorite spots in the world. This episode is the conclusion of our interview with Stephanie, so if you missed this first part, go back and listen to Episode 25 too. As a special treat, we have a former guest, Dustin Waller from Waller’s Wallet, filling in for Derrick on the Miles and Points with Pints segment. Dustin and Jeff go over everything you need to know in the travel rewards space this week.   Times of Note and Relevant Links: We’re traveling this week and low on time, so these parts will be updated when we can after we get back home.   Stephanie Arbetter Twitter - @starbetter      Instagram - @starbetter Gmail - [email protected] LinkedIn - Stephanie Arbetter

Today’s Guest: Stephanie Arbetter Stephanie Arbetter has been involved with the travel industry since soon after leaving college and is now a Manager of Social Engagement for Hilton Hotels. Her love of travel has led her to live in Spain on two separate occasions and her love of food and drink has led her to plenty of fun evenings with Jeff and other friends in DC. Listen in as we learn about Stephanie’s background in the travel world and how she ended up working at Hilton. Check back next week for the conclusion of our interview to hear what Stephanie’s job entails, some of her favorite spots in the world, and how she likes to travel.     Times of Note: 2:21 - Stephanie says hello. 2:43 - What we’re drinking. 6:11 - Where we met and became drinking friends. 10:49 - Stephanie’s early years. 13:36 - Moving to DC to get into the travel industry. 15:40 - Brand USA - Stephanie’s first job in travel. 21:55 - Where Stephanie’s love of travel began. 23:33 - Study abroad in Spain - twice! 26:19 - Running with th

Today’s Guest: Favio Garcia from Dynasty Brewing joins us again this week to talk more about brewing at Dynasty, the Loudoun County beer scene, and travel for beer. This would typically be the second half of our interview with Favio, but due to an editing mishap, you get a whole new interview instead. Enjoy! If you missed it, catch the first interview with Favio in Episode 23. As always, this episode also includes our Miles and Points with Pints segment, where Derrick and Jeff give their takes on the latest news and updates from the travel rewards world.      Our Sponsor: Visit Loudoun and the LoCo Ale Trail With 35 breweries and counting, Loudoun County is one of the most vibrant craft beer destinations in the U.S.  Visit Loudoun invites you to hit the LoCo Ale Trail, which connects the urban breweries of Sterling and Ashburn in the east, to everything from bespoke tap rooms in historic towns to farm breweries with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views out west. Grab your Ale Trail “passport” to collect s